![Power - Ill Bill, Cormega, OC](https://cdn.muztext.com/i/3284752673773925347.jpg)
Date of issue: 25.02.2013
Age restrictions: 18+
Record label: Fat Beats, Uncle Howie
Song language: English
Power |
Behind the scene, regime calling shots |
We debate in front of have-nots, lost souls from back blocks |
Everybody in they hood feeling they all can rap |
Thinking it’s a way out the trap |
School is lame, feel it, they have nothing to gain |
All they know is guns and cocaine |
I can recall the moment, the time the suits despised rap |
Saying it was noise and nonsense |
Once it became a voice for the people |
They saw dollar signs, artists got signed |
Low-level opinionated A&R's |
From Arkansas had no clue what was going on |
Fast forward, cash out the start of minus |
Ten hour days, I really can’t call it |
Evil seeds in place, all I’m seeing is a wasteland |
Built off drugs, money and self-hate |
(Hook x2) |
I’ll tell you the difference between me and them |
They trying get they ones, I’m trying get them M’s |
I want to be free to live, able to have what I need to live |
Bring the power back to the street, where the people live |
I might front but I won’t go backward |
I’m every slave’s dream, I own my masters |
Unlike most rappers, even if I don’t go platinum |
I live like I did, that’s all that mattered |
They said I couldn’t do it, I did it |
Independent with lyrics that don’t produce for listeners |
Forward music no excuses |
Only a chosen few show and prove it to be |
True to cultures influence resulted in moguls' affluence |
Revolution’s the only solution |
Get back to basics and stop chasing illusions, of vultures looming |
Causing confusion, regain the focus you losing |
The goal’s improving, the future of our culture ensured |
If you’re a vocally gifted artists supposed to be winning |
But those who be spinning are dick riding more than the women |
Causing division by ignoring the feelings |
Of fans who know what is missing |
Hip-hop in its purest existence |
(Hook x2) |
Another record label snitched, but fuck it |
You know it, one love kid, no I’m not doing a bid |
Try to throw me under the bus and ruin the kid |
And came back with full fronts and exclusive kicks |
Stays up ahead, always adapt, evolve, survive |
Sharpen your knives, in other words, sharpen your mind |
That’s your most valuable tool |
Always stay alerted, wide-open to learn at all time |
The actual truth — make opportunities happen |
Whether you’re a full time student or rapping |
You’re responsible for your actions |
No complaints, you ain’t got no time for that |
Cause time’s money and you’re in the red, not in the black |
Get it where you fit in, there’s more power in packs |
Pop em before they pop us in a shower of gats |
From corporate back lots to crack spots |
Stock ops to chop chops |
Way before you popped out your mom’s box |
(Hook x2) |
Name | Year |
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Brujeria ft. Slaine, Ill Bill, Sick Jacken | 2009 |
Fallen Soldiers | 2001 |
The Tunnel ft. Cormega, Papoose | 2014 |
Bang Bang ft. Slaine, Ill Bill, Snoop Dogg | 2009 |
Men Vs. Many ft. OC, Royal Flush | 1995 |
Bloody Sunday ft. Slaine, Ill Bill, Sen Dog | 2009 |
American Beauty | 2001 |
Radiant Jewels ft. Raekwon, RZA, Cormega | 2009 |
In the Moment ft. Apollo Brown | 2015 |
Dark Day Road ft. Ill Bill, Slaine, J57 | 2016 |
Dramatic Entrance | 2001 |
Choose Your Side ft. Slaine, Ill Bill, Bun B | 2009 |
Get You By ft. Slaine, Ill Bill | 2009 |
It's a Beautiful Thing ft. Ill Bill, La Coka Nostra | 2009 |
Full Circle ft. AZ, Foxy Brown, Cormega | 2020 |
The Vice Of Killing ft. Vinnie Paz, Heavy Metal Kings, Reef The Lost Cauze | 2011 |
MARS (Dream Team) ft. AZ, Redman, Styles P | 2014 |
The Stain ft. Slaine, Ill Bill | 2009 |
Brick Wall ft. Ill Bill, Demoz | 2010 |
When I See You Remix ft. Cormega | 2008 |
Artist lyrics: Ill Bill
Artist lyrics: Cormega
Artist lyrics: OC